Program objective
The Colombo American University Institution — UNICA, in partnership with Colegio Nueva Granada (CNG) of Bogota, offers the Specialization in Bilingual Education program to train and update in-service bilingual teachers and bilingual professionals from other disciplines, through best pedagogical practices and the most recent findings on first and second language teaching and learning processes, as well as applications of information and communication technologies to teaching.
Professional and occupational profile
Bilingual teacher
At school, university, or corporate level in bilingual environments.
Educational administrator
Leadership and management in bilingual educational institutions.
Researcher and consultant
In bilingualism, pedagogical innovation, technology uses, and educational policy.
Areas of practice
Study Plan
Consult the full curricular structure of the program.
Admissions process
Three steps to begin your specialization at UNICA.
Application
Complete the online pre-enrollment form and upload the required documents in PDF format. Application is free.
Interview
Virtual interview with the academic committee. Communicative competencies and professional experience in bilingual contexts are evaluated.
Enrollment
Once admitted, the Financial Office will guide you in choosing the best payment option and starting your enrollment.
Admission requirements
Key dates — 2026
Costs and financing
* Tuition value corresponds to the per-period cost set for 2026.
Financing options
Installment payment without interest. Immediate approval and easy process.
From 5% to 20% depending on the number of enrollees from the same group or company.
Why study at UNICA?
Advantages that make a difference in your professional training.
Our program qualifies professionals to work in bilingual environments.
We are the first Bilingual University Institution in the country.
We incorporate the best pedagogical practices and findings.
We offer a specialization while you improve your English.
Classes are taught in English.
Our methodology is based on liberal arts and innovation.
We have excellent teachers specialized in each area.
Our graduates have excellent job opportunities.
We support the national Bilingualism strategy.
We provide flexible financing and advisory services.
They already lived the UNICA experience
"The specialization gave me concrete tools to transform my teaching practice. Now my classes are more dynamic and my students learn with greater motivation."
"As an engineer, I had no pedagogical background. The specialization prepared me to teach my discipline in English using methodologies that truly work in the classroom."
"The partnership with Colegio Nueva Granada is a huge advantage. I learned from professors with international experience and applied everything in my job from the very first semester."